Malta prepares to host 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Preparations are underway in Malta for the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which the country will host for the third time at the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre in Ta’ Qali. The Junior Eurovision Steering Group recently met in Malta to discuss production plans and show formats for the 24th edition of the competition.

As part of the national selection process, PBS has conducted blind auditions for The Voice Kids, the program used to select Malta’s representative. In the fourth round of auditions, seven out of ten participants progressed to the Battles round. The successful contestants include Chiara Luisa Magrin, Zeah Aquilina, Alaiya Cini, Rihanna Cutajar, Ella Tonna, Kristina Pace, and Mia Castagna.